Banned Books Guide: National data

The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” source: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/.

Every Library fights censorship through their organizing platform and pro bono coaching and consulting. They support local school and public libraries across the country to help them organize grass-roots work in their local communities. Source: https://www.everylibrary.org/about-everylibrary

PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible. Source: https://pen.org/about-us/